Coquito, Puerto Rican Coconut Beverage

 Eggnog is a favorite drink served during Christmas. I always buy it when my brother visits us for the holidays. This year I heard about the Puerto Rican version of the beverage from my co worker. It is made with coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk and rum. I made the non alcoholic version. It was a huge hit.  

Ingredients: 

2 Cans Evaporated milk ( 12 oz. each)

1 Can Cream of coconut (15 oz.)

1 Can Coconut milk (13.5 oz.)

1/2 Cup Sweetened condensed milk

1/2 Cup White rum (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish

Method:

1. In a blender, add evaporated milk, cream of coconut, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, rum (if using), vanilla extract and ground cinnamon. Blend on high until mixture is well combined, 1-2 minutes.

2. Pour the mixture into glass bottles. Cover and transfer to refrigerator. Chill until cold.

3. Before serving, stir or shake the bottle well to combine. Pour coquito into small serving glasses. Garnish with ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks.